Criminal Record 19/08/25 - Police union chief issues stark warning after spate of murder bids

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Scotland’s police union chief has warned officers' lives are in danger after a spate of murder bids on cops in the line of duty. A summer of violence has seen three attempted murder on serving officers attending call-outs over a matter of weeks. Two police officers were rushed to hospital following a stabbing and a hit-and-run in two separate incidents in July. Interviewed by Norman Silvester, our seasoned crime reporter, David Kennedy speaks on a number of issues facing police officers in Scotland today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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